About 2,000 street rods and custom cars are expected from the entire East Coast and Canada.

The event kicks off with a parade through Emmaus, starting at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Walnut Street gate of the park. Also on Aug. 23, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., is the Wizard's Costume Ball and Dance, with music by The Starlites. People are encouraged to wear costumes.

Entertainment on Aug. 24 includes Flamin' Dick & the Hot Rods, 7:30-11:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. During the afternoon the Pretzel City Dixieland Jazz Band will walk through the park and the Happy Boombadears will do the same Aug. 25.

Other attractions include seminars and workshops, craft vendors, the famous Wheels of Time "Teeter Totter," the WOTSRA "Cardboard Box Derby" and food and refreshments.

A portion of the proceeds will again be donated to needy organizations in the Lehigh Valley. For information, call 965-9627.